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YB12 XEX

2012 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,189 mi
Last recorded73,189 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XEX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 71,114 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,609 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 66,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,660 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,715 miles

Hand brake Travel

Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,697 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Hand brake Travel

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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YB12 XEX is a 2012 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB12 XEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB12 XEX registered?

YB12 XEX is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is YB12 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 XEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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